Our story

Wendy is a passionate nurse educator and researcher, who is committed to advancing maternal, child, and adolescent health in Eswatini. With over 15 years of professional experience, Wendy brings a unique blend of academic excellence, clinical expertise, and heartfelt advocacy to every role she serves. Wendy is a qualified nurse-midwife who holds a Professional Master’s Degree in Obstetrics for Midwives, a Master’s in Nursing Science, and an Honor’s degree in Social Behavior Studies.

She is currently a lecturer at Southern Africa Nazarene University (SANU), where she leads modules in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Midwifery, and Neonate and Infant Health. She also plays a pivotal role as a faculty social committee chairperson and family planning/GBV training focal person. She has authored and co-developed national health guidelines, manuals, and training modules that have shaped reproductive and maternal health policies and practice in Eswatini. As secretary of the SANU Institutional Review Board and mentor to undergraduate researchers, she champions ethical, evidence-based inquiry.

Beyond academia, Wendy is a passionate Christian, worshipper, and preacher, committed to spiritual growth and service. She chairs A Letter to Makoti – a women’s forum that inspires, mentors, and uplifts women across generations. She is also the secretary of the women’s ministry in her church, supporting the spiritual and emotional wellness of women in faith communities. Wendy further displays deep interest in youth empowerment, and her passion for those often overlooked drives her to offer mentorship, support and a message of hope to them.

At home, Wendy is a loving wife and mother, skillfully balancing her professional, spiritual, and community roles with grace. She believes in servanthood leadership, and her life reflects her commitment to faith, family and service. From classrooms to clinics, churches to community halls, Wendy remains steadfast in her mission: to educate, empower, and inspire – especially for those who have the least, but deserve the most.

Ntombifuthi Precious Simelane-Nyambi is a seasoned public service professional and Board Member of A Letter to Makoti. She currently serves as Senior Policy Analyst in the Policy and Programme Co-ordination Unit under the Prime Minister's Office in Eswatini.

She holds a Master of Public Sector Management from Africa University, Zimbabwe, a Bachelor of Education (Adult Education) majoring in Rural Development from the University of Eswatini, and a Diploma in Human Resource Management. Her career spans over two decades in Government, including roles in Human Resource Management, Management Services and Regional Development.

A Christian and passionate community development practitioner, she brings expertise in policy analysis, governance, and people development to the mission of A Letter to Makoti.